Mica Galvao is set to defend his Who’s Number One welterweight title for the first time against Kody Steele at WNO 21 on November 30th, 2023. Just weeks after becoming a champion for the promotion, he’s gearing up for another significant challenge. His championship victory came after defeating Jacob Rodriguez and PJ Barch at WNO 20: Night of Champions. Notably, he showcased a stunning flying armbar, submitting PJ Barch in under a minute, marking it as one of the event’s highlight finishes.
For a while now, Galvao has been recognized as a leading contender in his weight division. He narrowly missed clinching two major titles in the sport. While he secured a silver at ADCC 2022 and clinched an IBJJF World Championship, his reign as the youngest champion in the promotion’s history was brief. It lasted less than a year, as he was stripped of the title following a failed PEDs test post-event.
His performance at Who’s Number One 20: Night of Champions stands as a pinnacle in his career, and facing Kody Steele is apt for his inaugural title defense. Steele, known for his exceptional wrestling and BJJ skills, has certainly spent more time progressing his MMA career.
Given the intensity both Steele and Galvao bring to the mat, fans can expect a fast pace, however, given Mica Galvo’s record at black belt is 75 wins and 6 losses – half of which came in his first year (2021), the result is likely to be very one-sided.
